St Andrew s Presbyterian Church Hamilton

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1 St Andrew s Presbyterian Church Hamilton Kindness has no boundaries 30 September am Kiwi Service Rev Ken Wall Piano: Shirley Harland 11.30am Korean Service Rev Tae Ju Ham

2 St Andrew s Mission To worship and work with God in the world St Andrew s Vision A bridge to the city... where love and friendship meet Call to worship (adapted from Psalms/Now by Leslie Brandt, 124 and 125) Though we cannot hold on to God, God does hold on to us. Though everything changes about us, our great God cannot be changed Though the storm sweeps in upon us, Our relationship to our loving God is forever. Hymn O Lord, You Are My God and King (CH4 100, tune WOV 24) Gathering prayer Always There by John Grundy (URC Prayer Handbook p94) Great God! We praise You! We are surrounded by Your love. You keep us from harm, You support us when we make mistakes, You hold us when we are overwhelmed, You keep us safe when we feel vulnerable. Great God! We praise You! Help us remember You are always there for us, How You embrace us and guide us when we forget You, That You share our joys, That You are in all we have achieved and done. Our help is in Your name, O God, You remember us. Great God! We praise You! We welcome and greet one another: Kia ora tatou Welcome to worship An-nyeoung ha-se-yo? Kam na mauri Kia orana Nimen hao Selamat datang Talofa lava Namaste Malo e lelei Namaskaram Salaam Welkom Notices Conversation with children and others Hymn Loving Spirit (AA 94) Hebrew Scripture reading (Max Dawson) Esther 7:1-6, 9-10 and 9:20-22 (GNT) Gospel reading (Max Dawson) Mark 9:38-50 (GNT)

3 Prayer Much More Than Us by John Grundy (URC Prayer Handook p95) Broad-minded God, So often we think we are Your perfect followers. We claim You as our own, We do church properly when others don t, We are the ones who do Your work correctly, We can feel so smug and self-righteous. Those whom You have called to follow You are more than we can imagine. Your followers are much more than just us. Your church is much bigger than only us, or only me. Forgive us, when we cause others to feel excluded, inferior and ashamed, to look foolish. Save us from becoming millstones in other people s journeys of faith. Help us to encourage others to come to Your expansive way, bringing their rhythm to Your symphony, to be who You want us all to be. Sermon Kindness has no boundaries The offering will be received as we sing Hymn Tell My People (AA 132) Dedication of offering Prayers of gratitude and concern (Peter Bayne) after which we will sing The Lord s Prayer (WOV 676) Hymn Gather Us In (CH4 623) Blessing and three-fold Amen We invite you to join us for morning tea or coffee and a chat in the Mary Bryant Commons. We hope you enjoyed worshipping with us; please sign the Visitors Book at the back of the church. We want you to feel at home here, so feel free to join our activities. If you would like to know more about St Andrew s or to explore membership options, please take one of our information pamphlets. 2 Corinthians 9:7 God loves a cheerful giver (NKJV) St Andrew s depends on the generous giving of members and friends. If you would like to make a donation or support our work through planned giving, please contact the Church Office.

4 Annual General Meeting Sunday 14 October at 10.30am Please note that the Annual General Meeting of St Andrew s Presbyterian Curch, Hamilton, will be held in The Link after the 9.30am service. Copies of the AGM report are available at today s service. Women s Group Meeting Tuesday 16 October at 10.00am Fellowship Lounge in The Link Do you want to impress your grandchildren (mokopuna) with some Maori language (Te Reo)? Join us at 10.00am for a cuppa and, with Lalita s help, learn a few easy words and phrases that will bring a smile to their faces and involve you even more in your grandchildren s education. Telephone List It s time to throw out your old copy of the Parish telephone list and replace it with the new one. Several copies have been printed and are available in the Church Library. If you require a large-print version, please contact the church office. Jacky Overdevest, Church Secretary Wednesday Communion 1.30pm EVERYONE WELCOME Please ask your friends to come as well Prayer Chain Co-ordinator Elaine Riddell (ph , a.e.riddell@gmail.com)

5 THIS WEEK AT ST ANDREW S Tuesday 2 October 9.30am Bowls 12.00noon Gold coin lunch Wednesday 3 October 1.30pm Communion service in minister s office Thursday 4 October 3.30pm Worship committee meeting Sunday 7 October World Communion Sunday 9.30am Kiwi service 11.30am Korean service Is there someone you can share this publication with? Please take another copy of this bulletin to put in their letterbox. Read BUSH TELEGRAPH to keep up with what s happening in our national church. Go to or read the copy in the church library. Rosters 30 September 7 October Service Elder David Roberts David Roberts Convenor Norma Stewart Norma Stewart Hall Set-Up Boyd & Evelyn Weir David Roberts & Jim Findlay Finance Boyd & Evelyn Weir Ross & Beryl Williams AV Operator Ross Williams Peter Gault Piano Shirley Harland Phyllipa Fraser Bible Reader Max Dawson Beryl Williams Intercessory Prayer Peter Bayne Graeme Kitto Morning Tea John Sinclair Ailsa Petrie & Chris Grocott Reminder Visitors Meeting TODAY 30 September 10.45am to 12.00noon for all Visitors and Parish Councillors bring your cuppa to the Fellowship Lounge. Ken Wall will share some Pastoral Thoughts. A time to discuss, encourage and share any visiting concerns. See you there. Pastoral Care Committee

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8 Health & Safety Please note where the Exits and Evacuation Point are located LINK HOUSE FOOD BANK Thank you very much to the St Andrew s folk who bring food on Sundays for the Link House Food Bank. The collection basket is in the Gilbert Gallery as you come in to worship in the Cattanach Hall. Your gifts are a very practical form of assistance to single-parent families in need. The Single Parent Workers suggested theme for October is long-life specifically, they are short of tins of fruit, long-life milk, shampoo and soap. You can, of course, bring other sorts of food if you wish. Non-perishable food is usually best but if you have surplus fresh fruit or veges, please phone Link House on to see whether your produce would be of immediate use. Social and Ecumenical Action Committee Lectionary Readings 7 October 2018 Job 1:1, 2:1-10 Ps 26 Heb 1:1-4, 2:5-12 Mk 10:2-16 Transitional Minister (Tuesday to Friday 9.00am 12.00noon) Rev Ken Wall ph (res), mob (bus), kandswall@xtra.co.nz Korean Minister Rev Ham Tae Ju - ph (direct office line), mob kiorahill@hotmail.com Parish Clerk Parish Liaison Peter Gault ph , mob Sue Dymock ph The Link Manager (regular hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am 4.00pm) Ian Jamieson ph (direct line) thelinkmanager@standrewshamilton.org.nz Church Office (regular hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am 3.30pm) Secretary: Jacky Overdevest ph office@standrewshamilton.org.nz Postal Address: PO Box 4407, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3247 Website: Deadline for bulletin notices: Wednesday (10.00am)